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Farm World - FFA Chapter Recognition |
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****NEW**** 82nd Illinois FFA State Convention Agenda |
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****New****2009-2010 Committee Reports |
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The delegates at the 2010 State FFA Convention have the opportunity to vote upon the following committees during the first business session: Community, SAE Promotion, Public Relations, Membership, and Leadership Development |
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***New*** 2010 Spring CDE Registration Form |
This form allows teachers to register their CDE Teams for the Spring events.
Please remember the Horticulture and Livestock CDE (Reasons Division) require advance registration. |
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***NEW*** Application: Proficiency Application - Placement |
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Students that won at district and are advancing to the State competition on April 10th, are required to complete a proficiency application. If you have an placement project,use this application. Complete it and bring two copies to the Awards Day activities. |
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***New*** Application: State Proficiency Application - Entrepreneurship |
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Students that won at district and are advancing to the State competition on April 10th, are required to complete a proficiency application. If you have an entrepreneurial project,use this application. Complete it and bring two copies to the Awards Day activities. |
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***New*** FFA Wristbands |
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This is the online order form for the “FFA in the Spotlight” wristbands! Please fill the order form out, print, and send to the FFA Center. |
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***NEW*** Forms: State Proficiency & Star Data Form |
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Students that won at district competition and are advancing to the State competition on April 10th, are required to complete a personal data form. The Data Form is used to develop press releases and convention recordings on the winners. Complete this form, print it off and bring it with you to State Awards Day. |
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**NEW*** Ag Science Fair Application |
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2010 Ag Science Fair Application due to Illinois FFA Center April 15. |
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2010 National Chapter Award Results |
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Ag Science Fair Essay Form |
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2010 Ag Science Fair Essay Form due to Illinois FFA Center April 15. |
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Application: 2009 Grants available for Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) Projects |
FFA members who need funding for their SAE may be eligible for a grant to help cover start-up costs and expenses.
Grants are available for SAE projects relating to
• Beef Production
• Dairy Production
• Diversified Crop Production
• Diversified Horticulture
• Diversified Livestock Production
• Grain Production
• Poultry Production
• Swine Production
• Vegetable Production
• Veterinary Medicine
Grants are also available specifically for students living in Colorado and conducting any type of SAE. To apply, download the application at www.ffa.org and mail it to the address listed on page one.
The deadline is November 15, 2009.
Note: Grants are awarded primarily based on financial need. It is important that your FFA advisor explains your financial need in Section VI of the application. That section accounts for 50 percent of your overall score.
The SAE Grants are sponsored in part by Chore-Time Brock, Crop Production Services, Merial Select, Norvartis Animal Health, Organic Valley/Organic Pride, Tointon Family Foundation and Triscuit as a special project of the National FFA Foundation. |
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Application: 2009-10 Preliminary Program of Activities Application |
The Preliminary Program of Activities serves a tool to help FFA members set goals and develop a plan to accomplish those goals.
This template can be downloaded, completed and the sent to you FFA Section President. The essential parts of the Pre-POA is a list of officers, a chapter budget and three goals for each of the three divisions (Student Development, Chapter Development and Community Development).
Pre-POA's are due to the Illinois from the Section FFA President on or before November 30th. |
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Application: 2010 IAVAT "Excellence In Teaching" Award Nomination Form |
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The 2010 Excellence In Teaching Nomination form is due to the Illinois FFA Center April 10th. |
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Application: 2010 Illinois FFA Convention Scrapbook Intent to Participate |
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Guidelines and Intent to Participate for the 2010 Illinois FFA Convention Scrapbook Contest due to IL FFA Center May 1. |
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Application: Agri-Entrepreneurship Program Application |
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The 2010 Agri-Entrepreneurship Program Application is due to the FFA Center Friday, May 1, 2010. More information can be found at www.ffa.org. |
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Application: Chapter Scrapbook Competition |
This document includes the rules and intent form for the Chapter Scrapbook Competition.
Download this pdf file for details. |
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Application: Honorary American FFA Degree - Teacher |
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2010 Honorary American FFA Degree-Teachers application due to Illinois FFA Center April 1st. |
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Application: Honorary State FFA Degree - Non-Teacher |
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2010 Honorary State FFA Degree-Non-Teachers application due to Illinois FFA Center April 1st. |
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Application: Honorary State FFA Degree -Teachers |
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2010 Honorary State FFA Degree-Teachers application due to Illinois FFA Center April 1st. |
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Application: New Century Farmer Application |
In today's global economy, farming is an exciting, fast-paced, and high-tech career. Sponsored in part by Pioneer Hi-Bred, New Century Farmer assists students in developing the value of their career in production agriculture by providing them with an opportunity to advance their expertise within their profession, especially in the areas of:
• Entrepreneurial leadership
• Practical Knowledge
• Visioning
• Global Perspective
• Continuous Personal Growth
During an intensive five-day conference in Des Moines, Iowa, participants will network with industry experts, presenters and each other. They will attend a series of workshops and sessions discussing topics ranging from the global marketplace to farm financing, consumer trends and managing risk. |
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Application: Outstanding Chapter Reporter Application |
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This application should be completed by all FFA Chapter Reporters. The Chapter Reporters completing and submitting the application to the Illinois FFA Center will be recognized on stage at the 81st State FFA Convenention. Application are due to the Illinois FFA Center no later than May 1st. |
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Application: Outstanding Section Reporter Application |
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This application should be completed by all FFA Section Reporters. The Top Section Reporters completing and submitting the application to the Illinois FFA Center will be recognized by certificate and/on stage at the 81st State FFA Convenention. Application are due to the Illinois FFA Center no later than May 1st. |
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Application: Safety & Community Development Grants |
Chapters may apply for a $500 Safety and Community Development grant using this application. Grant applications will be accepted until Nov. 2, 2009 or until all funds ($8,500) are expended.
These grants are sponsored by Alliance Pipeline as a project of the Illinois Foundation FFA. |
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Application:2010 StateFFA Convention Courtesy Corps |
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Application for the State FFA Convention Courtesy Corps due to Illinois FFA Center May 1st. |
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Applications: National Chapter Award Program |
This application, sometimes called the Final POA, is the document all Agricultural Education programs need to submit to be recognized for their chapter's efforts.
The application is to be submitted to the Section FFA President, who must turn it in to the Illinois FFA Center so it arrive no later than May 1st. |
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Day of Service Application |
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The FFA is dynamic youth organization with hopes that its member may become service oriented. We all conduct service activities in our own communities, and these efforts are greatly appreciated. This year, the Illinois FFA would like to give the opportunity to participate in service based activities to ALL members here in Springfield, on Monday, June 7th, 2010, just before the 82nd State FFA Convention. Your members can partake in service projects such as constructing homes, planting community gardens as well as painting. With ten sites there are numerous opportunities for your members to get involved. Start times differ from site to site so be thoughtful of driving distances and arrival times. See the attached materials or go to the Illinois FFA web site to download your materials on the 2010 Day of Service. |
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Farm World Magazine - Comp Subscription |
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Form: 2010 Illinois FFA Leadership Camp Registration Form |
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2010 Leadership Camp Registration Form due to Illinois FFA Center June 18th |
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Form: Multi-Year Proficiency Plaque Order Form |
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Multi-Year Proficiency Plaques may be ordered directly from A & M Products. |
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Forms: Chapter Exhibit Reservation for 2010 State FFA Convention |
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Reservation form for the 2010 State FFA Convention Chapter Exhibit due to the Illinois FFA Center May 1st. |
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Forms: Efficiency Form - Non-production |
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These sheets were revised in 2010 and are to accompany a student's placement and agribusiness record books when they compete at Section, District and State Levels. |
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Forms: Efficiency Form - Production |
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These sheets were revised in 2010 and are to accompany a student's production record books when they compete at Section, District and State Levels. |
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Forms: FFA Chapter Tribute Form |
FFA members and advisors have the opportuunity to promote their chapter on RFD's This Week in Agribusiness? There is no charge for the coverage, but they are limiting the tributes to chapters that have not yet participated. Right now they are only airing chapter info one time. If you have not participated, read on for more details....
Since November of 2005, Max Armstrong and Orion Samuelson of WGN Radio/TV in Chicago have produced a one-hour television program, “This Week in Agribusiness”, which airs on RFD-TV (DirecTV Channel 379 and Dish Network Channel 231). Airtimes – 7:00a.m. and 5:00p.m. on Saturdays, 7:00p.m. on Sundays and 8:00a.m. on Mondays, all central time.
One of the segments growing in popularity is called the “FFA Chapter Tribute”. One chapter per week is showcased for about 60 – 90 seconds. We've had chapters from all across the US send information for airing and feedback is always the same - "thanks for the opportunity to promote our FFA chapter", "we loved it and watch RFD all the time", etc...
What is needed from chapters wishing to participate:
• Fill out the attached form and email it back to
• Email 4 to 6 digital pictures of your students and their activities to tracyjoe@sbcglobal.net. Please send them as seperate jpeg photos - do not insert into any kind of program like word or powerpoint
• Include the pronounciations for your school, town, teacher name and any other names you include
If you have any questions, please contact Tracy Steffens at 815.695.5273. |
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Forms: FFA Officer Reimbursement Form |
This form is for the use of the Section Presidents and Major State FFA Officers. Using this form officers can request reimbursement for allowable expenses they incur.
After completing, print it off, sign it, attach any receipts and mail it to the Illinois FFA Center. |
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Forms: FFA Roster Electronic Certification & Total Form |
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This certification form summarizes the number of FFA members enrolled in Approved (Reimbursable) Courses as identified on the National FFA Membership Roster. |
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Forms: IAVAT Excellence In Teaching Award Nominee Support Form |
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The Nominee Support Form for the IAVAT Excellence In Teaching Award is to be completed by the nominee's School Administrator and returned to the Illinois FFA Center by May 14th. |
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Forms: Section And Chapter Officer Commitment Forms |
Leadership requires dedication, commitment and a willingness to serve as a positive role model. These commitment forms help make students aware of their responsibilities and become accounatable for their actions.
Beginning with the 2007-2008 Section Officer Elections the form will be required of all candidates in all sections. |
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Forms: Section Officer Data Sheet |
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All newly elected Section FFA Officers must fill out this sheet and turn it into the Section President the night of elections. This helps give the State FFA Staff the information required to keep each officer up-to-date on all the goings-on within the Illinois Association FFA. This data sheet is fully downloadable and officers may type their information directly into the sheet. |
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Forms: Section Officer Elections Blank Resume and Commitment Form |
In preparation for the transition to new section boundaries the Illinois FFA Board of Directors adopted policy which required all 2007-2008 officer candidates to complete a resume and commitment form. These are no longer required by the board but still remain a useful tool for section elections.
The use of this form is a Section decision - it is being provided as an example. |
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Forms: State FFA Degree Review Sheet |
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This form can be utilized by FFA Advisors, student and the Section Degree Interview Committee to check a candidate's State FFA Degree application meets the minimum Constitutional requirements |
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Pork Patio Worker Form |
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Resource: 2008-09 FFA Advisor's Guide |
The Illinois FFA Advisors Guide is a critical resource for all teachers working with FFA member. It provides information on all FFA award program in Illinois, and a general overview of the conferences and CDE's.
Most importantly, this provides descriptions of all the proficiency areas for student SAE's. |
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Resource: 2009-10 CDE Handbook - Revised March 2010 |
The FFA offers many competitive events for students. This file cover the rules and descriptions of the events hosted at the State level for FFA members.
This version of the CDE Handbook includes the changes adopted for the Agricultural Mechanics and Livestock (reasons & non-reasons) CDE's. |
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Resource: 2009-2010 FFA Goals |
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2008-2009 Section Totals and 2009-2010 Goals |
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Resource: 2010 IL FFA Alumni Council |
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Contact information for 2010 IL FFA Alumni Council Members. |
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Resource: 2010 Proficiency Areas |
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2010 Proficiency Areas are listed here for your reference. |
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Resource: AgriScience Student & Fair Handbook |
Agriscience education is intended to enhance the image of agriculture by portraying to students that agriculture includes many careers that are not solely agricultural production or business-oriented. Such careers require a strong background in the biological and physical sciences - fiber technologist, water resource manager, plant geneticist, biochemist, etc.
This download includes:
Agriscience Fair
Open to students in grades 7-12. Students participate in research projects in their local communities and then prepare a scientific report and display for judging at the national level. Competition is divided into five categories: Botany, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Zoology, Biochemistry/Food Science/Microbiology.
Agriscience Student Recognition Program
The Agriscience Student Program recognizes high school students who are studying the application of scientific principles and emerging technologies in the agricultural industry. The program provides scholarships to FFA members planning to pursue a college degree in agricultural science while helping to provide a reliable supply of Agriscience graduates to meet the private and public agribusiness sectors' needs. It is also designed to educate parents, school officials and the public about career opportunities and placements available for Agriscience students. Recognition is available at Chapter, State and National levels.
Agriscience Teacher of the Year
The Agriscience Teacher of the Year award recognizes outstanding agricultural educators who emphasize science concepts, principles and applications in their curriculum. Recognition is available at Chapter, State and National levels. |
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Resource: Completing the 2010 Illinois State FFA Degree Application |
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This Powerpoint show walk you through common problems that occur as students complete the State FFA Degree application. It will help you identify how the application is to be completed and help you put the right numbers in the right places. |
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Resource: Illinois Foundation FFA Policy for Awards & Recognition |
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This policy impacts all FFA Chapters and individual FFA members concerning recognition and awards they may receive from the Illinois Foundation FFA. |
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Resource: International Agriculture Experiences |
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The 2007-2008 Illinois FFA Major State Officer team had the opportunity to travel to Spain in January of 2008. Sponsored by FCAE (Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education) the Majors put together a powerpoint for classroom use. It explains spanish culture, crops, and includes many pictures and visual aids. If you are a teacher or student that is interested in learning about international agriculture, this download is for you! |
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Resource: Sample Completed Pre-POA |
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This file is a completed sample of the Preliminary Program of Activities. It will be helpful to student officer who are completing the Preliminary Program of Activities for the first time. Click to download a pdf copy. |
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Resource: Section Election Recommended Procedures |
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Following the approval of the FFA Board of Directors in 2006, section officer candidates were required adhere to the following requirements. Thise are no longer required by the Board of Directors, however they remain a useful tool for section officer elections. |
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Resource:2010 Ag Ed Advocacy Award Application |
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Ag Ed Advocacy Award Application due to Illinois FFA Center May 1, 2010 |
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Rosters: 2009-10 On-line Roster Instructions |
This pdf will walk you through the process of adding student, renewing memberships, adding magazines and updating school information.
It will require you to have Adobe Reader installed on your computer. If you have difficulty opening the file, you may need to update you version of Adobe reader. Adobe reader can be downloaded for free at: Adobe Reader |
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Scholarships: Alliance Pipeline Scholarship |
Information and application form for the Alliance Pipeline Scholarship.
Due March 1st.. |
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Scholarships: GROWMARK Scholarship |
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Information and application form for the GROWMARK Scholarship. |
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Scholarships: Henry County Agricultral Scholarship |
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Information and application form for the Henry County Scholarship. |
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Scholarships: Sam Taylor Scholarships |
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Information and application for the Sam Taylor Memorial Scholarship and the Sam Taylor Agriculture Education Scholarship |
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